Franconia Museum

Franconia Museum The Franconia Museum is a non-profit local history museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Franconia area in pictures and artifacts.

Looking across six lanes of traffic on Franconia Road, it is difficult to imagine that it was once a rural "rolling road" for Virginia tobacco on its way to the port city of Alexandria. Before it was a bedroom community, Franconia was the birthplace of the first Virginia governor from Northern Virginia, witness to a Mosby raid, and a thriving Afro-American community called Carrolltown. We at the F

ranconia Museum believe that you must know where you came from to know where you are going. Our Goals

•To identify, codify, and protect the history of the Franconia area
•To promote the heritage for the Franconia area
•To provide educational opportunities for students and the greater community
•To highlight and enhance the Spirit of Franconia

Our Mission

The Franconia Museum preserves the past, present, and future of the Franconia area in pictures, artifacts, and stories. The Franconia Museum reaches out by educating, enriching, and bringing together the greater community. We are a 501 (c) (3) organization led and run entirely by volunteers. The Museum also does exhibits at local libraries, and other community meeting places throughout the year.

Almost 70 years after this heart of the Franconia community was destroyed by fire, the Ward's Corner neon shines brightl...
06/16/2026

Almost 70 years after this heart of the Franconia community was destroyed by fire, the Ward's Corner neon shines brightly again at the Franconia Museum!

Starting on Friday, come to the Alexandria waterfront for the Sails on the Potomac festival. Friday through Sunday, enjo...
06/09/2026

Starting on Friday, come to the Alexandria waterfront for the Sails on the Potomac festival. Friday through Sunday, enjoy tall ship tours, activities, educational programs, music, and more! Learn more: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Sails250

Franconia Volunteer Fireman's Carnival, circa 1948 along Franconia Road. Franconia Hardware (at right) was remodeled in...
06/02/2026

Franconia Volunteer Fireman's Carnival, circa 1948 along Franconia Road. Franconia Hardware (at right) was remodeled into what is today the La Fiamma Italian Kitchen.

As the neighboring church begins to rise from the ashes, please consider joining the Laurel Grove School Museum for a da...
05/29/2026

As the neighboring church begins to rise from the ashes, please consider joining the Laurel Grove School Museum for a day of remembrance and community on the Juneteenth holiday, June 19, 2026.

As we enter Memorial Day weekend in the 250th year of our nation's independence, Franconia remembers those men of Fairfa...
05/22/2026

As we enter Memorial Day weekend in the 250th year of our nation's independence, Franconia remembers those men of Fairfax County who died during the Revolutionary War to bring you freedom.

The Franconia Museum needs YOU! Interested in local history? Have a few hours to spare? Consider volunteering as a do...
05/19/2026

The Franconia Museum needs YOU! Interested in local history? Have a few hours to spare? Consider volunteering as a docent! If interested, please contact us by email or on our website.

Hey neighbors! The Franconia Museum needs YOU to help keep local history alive. Ever thought about volunteering a little...
05/15/2026

Hey neighbors! The Franconia Museum needs YOU to help keep local history alive. Ever thought about volunteering a little time each week as a docent with us? Share stories, greet visitors, and connect with your community! Join us on Wed May 20 at 11 am if you are interested in learning more!

The restored Lyles family plow has found a temporary new home in front of the Franconia Government Center as a reminder ...
05/12/2026

The restored Lyles family plow has found a temporary new home in front of the Franconia Government Center as a reminder of the area's agricultural heritage. Other signage and displays will follow soon.

The Franconia Museum thanks Carolyn Summers for her leadership of our museum's opening day festivities on April 11 and f...
05/08/2026

The Franconia Museum thanks Carolyn Summers for her leadership of our museum's opening day festivities on April 11 and for her assistance in designing a first class welcoming space for our new visitors! Thank you Carolyn!

Today, Franconia remembers John Engelberger. He was one of the best defensive ends of all time at Virginia Tech and pla...
05/05/2026

Today, Franconia remembers John Engelberger. He was one of the best defensive ends of all time at Virginia Tech and played nine seasons in the NFL from 2000 to 2008. Engelberger is a graduate of John Lewis HS (formerly Robert E. Lee HS) in Springfield, Va.

Address

7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 103
Alexandria, VA
22315

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17033502104

Website

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